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The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industry trends, consumer buying behavior, and seasonal demand, with the ability to build compelling assortments that drive sales and profitability., · Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field preferred. · 3+ years of buying, merchandising, or category management experience, preferably in toys, games, collectibles, or consumer products. · Strong understanding of retail buying, inventory management, forecasting, and assortment planning. · Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships. · Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills. · Ability to interpret sales data and market trends to drive profitable purchasing decisions. · Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. · Experience with ERP, merchandising, or inventory management systems preferred. · Knowledge of current toy, game, collectible, and entertainment licensing trends is a plus. · Passion for games, toys, and emerging consumer trends is highly desirable. ## Description The Games & Toys Buyer will be responsible for sourcing new products, developing vendor partnerships, negotiating pricing and terms, managing inventory, and analyzing product performance to maximize category growth., · Develop and execute the buying strategy for the Games & Toys category. · Source and evaluate new products, brands, and vendors that align with company objectives and customer demand. · Negotiate pricing, promotional opportunities, payment terms, and vendor agreements to maximize profitability. · Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and vendor partners. · Create and manage seasonal assortments, ensuring a balanced mix of new, core, licensed, collectible, educational, and trending products. · Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, margins, and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions. · Forecast demand and manage inventory levels to optimize product availability while minimizing overstocks and markdowns. · Place, monitor, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely product delivery. · Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, eCommerce, and store operations to support product launches, promotions, and seasonal events. · Monitor competitor assortments, pricing, and emerging trends within the games and toy industry. · Identify opportunities to grow category sales through exclusive products, new vendor partnerships, and trend-driven assortments. · Prepare sales reports, inventory analyses, forecasts, and category performance reviews for leadership. ## Related Videos - [Winning talents through play - Corporate Gaming with AKEYI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1062-winning-talents-through-play-corporate-gaming-with-akeyi) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [The Deichmann RPA journey: Step by step with low-code automation to success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1566-the-deichmann-rpa-journey-step-by-step-with-low-code-automation-to-success) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) ## Related Articles - [How The Internet of Things Impacts Game Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/100-how-the-internet-of-things-impacts-game-development) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)